noun

philanthropy

philanthropy

His philanthropy supported many local charities.

His philanthropy supported many local charities.

The museum was built through an act of philanthropy.

The museum was built through an act of philanthropy.

((uncountable noun)) the practice of helping the poor and those in need His philanthropy is well known.

Synonyms: charity, benevolence, generosity; Antonyms: misanthropy

From Greek 'phil-' (loving) + 'anthropos' (human), meaning 'love of humanity'.

Think 'Phil loves anthro' -> Phil loves people.

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